Australia: MUA, Inpex sign Ichthys LNG work arrangement

By LNG World News The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) signed new work arrangements with Japanese energy giant Inpex on the $34 billion dollar Ichthys LNG project off the north-west coast of Australia.
The agreement secures up to 2,000 Australian jobs, MUA said in a statement on Friday.
The agreement, named the enhanced dispute settlement process, development & production arrangement, will run until 2030 and includes commitments towards the development of maritime employees, the implementation of a diversity program, and the promotion of Australian crews on certain project support vessels.
MUA Western Australian branch secretary and national president Chris Cain said the work arrangements cover rig tenders,